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Ernie Banks Estate, Part 10: Settlement Talks and More
This is the ninth installment in my series on various legal aspects of the Estate of Ernie Banks. You can read my first nine pieces here. I’m back! It’s been a couple months since my last blog post and over six months since my last update on the Banks Estate. Much of my free… Read More »
Ernie Banks Estate, Part 9: Answer to the Will Contest
This is the ninth installment in my series on various legal aspects of the Estate of Ernie Banks. You can read my first eight pieces here. It’s been a couple of months since my last update on the Banks Estate case. Quick recap: Ernie’s surviving wife, Elizabeth Banks, filed a combined will and trust… Read More »
Ernie Banks Estate, Part 7: Intro to Will and Trust Contests
This is the seventh in my series on various legal aspects of the Estate of Ernie Banks. You can read my first six installments here. Before I get into today’s main topic, I want to update regular readers on developments since my last installment on July 28. As you’re probably aware, Elizabeth Banks filed… Read More »
Ernie Banks Estate, Part 5: Rights of Publicity
The Ernie Banks Estate is not becoming any less contentious as time passes. His widow and his caretaker/executor continue to do battle over information in probate court. Today’s post will first bring you up-to-date on the citation proceedings introduced in my last post. Then I’ll highlight some of the revelations contained in the recent… Read More »
Ernie Banks Estate, Part 3: Creditor Claims Against the Estate
Mr. Cub’s estate battle has now entered roughly the top of the second inning. To recap, you can read my first two installments on this case here and here. What’s happened since my last installment on March 3rd? Quite a bit (you can actually review the basic probate docket entries here). I will start… Read More »
Ernie Banks Estate, Part 2: Probate vs. Non-Probate Property
A lot of people are following the Ernie Banks probate case with intense interest, attorneys included. I think part of the reason for the public interest is that a lot of people have either gone through a similar family situation, or know someone else that has. It has touched a chord. But this is… Read More »
Ernie Banks and the Illinois Disposition of Remains Act
First, a confession: I am a lifelong die-hard Cubs fan (an inherited condition). Yes, I know, that can take a toll on one’s mental health. And yes, I actually do believe that ‘next year’ could be this year. Or at least next year. No player embodies Cubs baseball more than the legendary Ernie Banks…. Read More »